East coast outdoors - Gold Expeditions
What's included in the cost?
The cost per person covers qualified instructors, training, group kit*, camping fees, assessor reports, and attendance at a parents event. It does not cover, transport, food or personal kit.
Each walking group will also be supplied with a GPS Locator to ensure student safety and peace of mind for the parent and school.
*Group kit includes;- Tents, Trangia's, Gas, Maps, Group Shelter, Compasses, survival bags & First Aid supplies. All our equipment is well maintained and good quality
Insurance & AALA
The company carries appropriate Insurance, walking qualifications and an AALA Licence to carry out safe, remote and adventurous activities at Gold Level in mountainous terrain.
Our Operations Director deliveries all our Gold DofE Expeditions, he holds an International Mountain Leader Award and is a member of UIMLA (Union of the Mountain Leaders Association)
Booking a School Group
Our Gold Expeditions cost £450 plus VAT and includes training, practice and the qualifying expeditions.
Our minimum booking is 12 students, we will accept direct entrants. A £50 per person deposit* is payable at the point of booking with the remaining balance payable before each expedition takes place.
An Agreement, along with our Terms & Conditions and other important documents are provided well in advance of the event taking place.
*all out costs our subject to VAT
Preparing for the Expedition
In preparation for the expedition, we coordinate with the school DofE Manager to attend a student / parent event at your school site.
Menu plans, kit lists, medical consent form and an itinerary are provided directly to each student, parent and school DofE Manager well in advance of the expedition taking place.
You can always hire good quality personal kit (rucksack, sleeping bag, roll mat & waterproof clothing) directly from us to keep costs down, prices start at £3.